danger

noun

UK /ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	danger
plural	dangers

1
uncountable a situation in which harm, death, damage, or destruction is possible
The notice said ‘Danger! Keep Out!’
in danger:
The President was in no danger at any time.
be in great/grave danger:
You must leave immediately. You’re in great danger here.
put someone/someone’s life in danger:
His actions put the child’s life in danger.
be out of danger:
All three children are now reported to be out of danger.
danger from:
danger from exposure to radiation
face danger:
This man had faced danger and death without flinching.
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or exciting situations
danger
crisis
emergency
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable a situation in which something unpleasant might happen
  danger of:
  We must act now to avoid the danger of another rise in interest rates.
  danger (that):
  There is a danger that the money will simply be wasted.
  a real/great/serious danger:
  There is a very real danger that people will lose interest.
  in danger of (doing) something:
  The peace talks are now in danger of collapse.
  there’s no danger of that (=it is very unlikely):
  ‘What if he comes back early from lunch?’ ‘There’s no danger of that.’
  Synonyms and related words
  Dangerous or exciting situations
  danger
  crisis
  emergency
2
countable a person or thing that might harm someone or damage something
danger to:
The animal is a danger to the public.
pose a danger to someone/something:
Landslides and falling rocks pose a serious danger to tourists.
danger of:
a campaign to warn children of the dangers of electricity
Synonyms and related words
Risks, threats and dangers
risk
hazard
menace

phrases

be on/off the danger list

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